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Gluten-Free Savory Mediterranean Waffle

The school year is rapidly coming to a close, and it’s crazy to think how fast it went! While I’m sentimental about leaving many of my best friends for three months, I couldn’t be more excited to get home and cook for myself again. Living in a sorority house definitely has its perks, but food freedom is not one of them.

This savory waffle recipe, which I posted on my Instagram a few weeks ago, will be the first thing I make for brunch next Saturday! Whether you’re looking for a Mother’s Day recipe for next Sunday or are craving breakfast for dinner, look no further than this Greek-inspired recipe.

What you’ll need:

Waffle:

¼ cup brown rice flour

¼ flax meal

¼ cup skim milk (add up to ½ cup if batter is too thick)

1 egg

¼ tsp salt

¼ tsp garlic powder

1/8 tsp baking powder

1/8 tsp baking soda

Dressing:

½ cup extra virgin olive oil

1/3 cup balsamic vinegar

1 minced shallot

2 tsp minced garlic

salt and pepper to taste

*NOTE: You won’t need all of this for the waffle! Save the leftovers for a few salads throughout the week*

Toppings:

8 cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered

8-10 spinach leaves, ripped into small pieces

¼ cup goat cheese, crumbled

Now what?

Whisk dry ingredients together in a small-medium bowl.

Add in egg and mix with a fork.

Carefully mix in milk.

Pour into waffle iron and cook until golden brown.

In a small bowl, whisk together all dressing ingredients and set aside.

Top waffle with desired toppings, pour dressing on top or serve it in small side cup, and enjoy!

Notes

Using brown rice flour as a base is optional – you can substitute whole wheat flour if you don’t need a gluten-free recipe or don’t have a GF option on hand.

Feel free to adjust the amount of milk you use until you get the desired consistency, and use an unsweetened dairy-free substitute if you need.

Play around with toppings! I chose these because they were just what we had on hand at the time, and the combination of spinach, tomatoes, and cheese reminded me of a Greek salad. You could add cucumber, olives, or a squeeze of lemon!

If you try this recipe, tag me on Instagram @goodvibesbetterfood and let me know what you think! Because the only thing better than #WaffleWednesday is #WaffleWeekend amirite?